In his introduction to the new collection, Groopman has this to say of the piece:

…accessible yet accurate science writing–which marks all of the writing of this collection–could be an endangered species, according to Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum. In their Nation piece “Unpopular Science,” they rightly bemoan the rapid loss of expert science writers from the journalistic world. The public desperately needs experienced interpreters to present in a lucid and true way all of the mystery and marvels of scientific advancement; laymen should hear as well the voices of skeptics who question whether the mystery has actually been solved and whether the marvel is truly so marvelous. I share the deep pessimism of these writers about the prospects for quality science reporting, but hold out the belief that there will hopefully still be a place in the orchestra for those who play their instruments with precision and are true to the score.

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The ocean has absorbed a significant portion of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions. This benefits human society by moderating the rate of climate change, but also causes unprecedented changes to ocean chemistry. Carbon dioxide taken up by the ocean makes the water more acidic and leads to a suite of chemical changes collectively known as ocean acidification. The long term consequences of ocean acidification are not known, but are expected to result in changes to many ecosystems and the services they provide to society. This podcast gives an overview of the current state of knowledge, explores gaps in understanding, and identifies several key findings. Read the Report Online